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Ruger outfoxes the competition at Crufts

Flat-coated retriever Ruger, owned by Helen Fox and handled by daughter Megan, was crowned overall winner of BASC’s Gamekeepers’ classes at Crufts 2022.

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Crufts returns

This week sees the long-awaited return of Crufts, and all eyes will be on the BASC rings on Sunday 13 March for Gundog Day.

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Moving to sustainable ammunition

If you are planning to move away from lead ammunition now is a good time to place your order to ensure demand can be met.

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Young chefs enjoy BASC colleges programme

Members of the BASC team visited the Coleg y Cymoedd Ystard Mynach campus to teach students about game meat.

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Let’s Learn Moor takes shape

We have been busy over the past few weeks visiting a number of the 2022 Let’s Learn Moor Venues, with our outdoor education partners Countryside Learning

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Bill to restrict pump-actions will not become law says BASC

BASC has backed the Home Office’s response to a private member’s bill regarding pump-action shotguns.

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BASC outlines key demands in licensing fees review

BASC will not accept “rewarding failure” in the upcoming review of firearms licensing fees in England, Scotland and Wales.

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BASC East grows to take in two new counties

BASC appoint new firearms officer for the East of England region which is set to include Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

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Let’s Learn Moor returns for 2022

We are pleased to announce that Let’s Learn Moor, the UK’s largest upland education event will take place again this summer.

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Let’s Learn Moor returns for 2022

We are pleased to announce that Let’s Learn Moor – the UK’s largest upland education event – will take place again this summer.

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